Can anyone advise if it is possible to load POI's into the Columbus satnav on a new Superb 2.

Can anyone advise if it is possible to load POI's into the Columbus satnav on a new Superb 2.

Short answer - no. You can't "load them in" from another disk or card, as far as I am aware.

Longer answer - yes, but there are several steps to do it:

1) Make an ISO image of the satnav DVD (I used UltraISO).

2) Mount the image (Daemon Lite) or extract the files from it (UltraISO) to another directory.

3) Using the POI inspector software (mentioned on here, let me know if you can't find a copy), add the POIs, which must be in .asc format, together with the icons (34 x 39 pixels).

4) Transfer the files made for you by the software to the image (UltraISO) and edit the table of contents file (.toc) with a suitable editor (I used VEdit 6.1) to change the label by one increment (e.g., if it's CD_6317, change to CD_6318).

5) Save the image as the different version number, to match the edited .toc file content.

6) Burn the image to a DVD.

7) Load the DVD into Columbus. Save the database to the hard drive when asked (about 30 - 40 minutes). Select your POIs - up to 10 categories maximum.

8) Re-boot the unit ("<" + ">" + "i" together).

9) Job done. The new POIs will now display, but there will be no audible warning accompanying them.

I don't mean to come over as a know-all, as this entire process took me a week of frustration and experimenting (and many failed DVDs) to get right, together with help from three others on here, for which I'm very grateful.

I can trot it out now, simply because it's fresh in my mind and I'm just about to make another one for Europe! HTH

Ray

Edited 7 March, 200917 yr by Argee

Many thanks Ray, I'll give it a go - when I have a whole day free !!!

Cheers,

Mike.

is it not a distraction having to look at the screen to see where the speed cameras are ? surely you will miss them as you will be looking at the road ?

is it not a distraction having to look at the screen to see where the speed cameras are ? surely you will miss them as you will be looking at the road ?

If you think an occasional glance is distracting, then yes, it is. However, NO-ONE can claim to look at the road 100% of their driving time and a glance takes far less time than, for example, changing radio stations, selecting media tracks, etc. and about the same time as a glance in the interior or exterior mirror(s).

With a suitably-set range view (i.e., greater than 200meters, for example), it takes less than one second to get an idea of impending cameras. I don't have a problem with that.

Ray

If you think an occasional glance is distracting, then yes, it is. However, NO-ONE can claim to look at the road 100% of their driving time and a glance takes far less time than, for example, changing radio stations, selecting media tracks, etc. and about the same time as a glance in the interior or exterior mirror(s).

With a suitably-set range view (i.e., greater than 200meters, for example), it takes less than one second to get an idea of impending cameras. I don't have a problem with that.

Ray

fair enough - i was just wondering as I rarely look at the screen and rely on the voice commands. I guess the key is selecting the most appropriate range view.

I am sure someone will work out how to audible alerts soon !!

I want someone to work out how to connect the reversing camera as well please !!

I dont find speed cameras hard to spot personally and setting up the columbus seems like far too much hassle for me

I do find it worrying if drivers are going to be constantly scanning their Sat Navs to keep an eye out for cameras , if its that much of a concern why not invest in a audibile system??

alternatively just drive at the speed limit !!! its there for a reason !!

I dont find speed cameras hard to spot personally and setting up the columbus seems like far too much hassle for me. I do find it worrying if drivers are going to be constantly scanning their Sat Navs to keep an eye out for cameras, if its that much of a concern why not invest in a audibile system??

alternatively just drive at the speed limit !!! its there for a reason !!

Both comments are relevant and - in a perfect World - unequivocal.

I do have a portable audible system (Garmin nuvi 660). I've answered the point about scanning the SatNav screen in post #5 above. I usually drive within the relevant speed limits (in spite of 28 years of being exempt).

However, I'm not perfect, nor do I claim to be and if a little bit of extra technology keeps me on the straight and narrow, I see absolutely no reason not to use it.

The camera POIs were an example, used to show the "how to" process. There are hundreds of other POIs that can be used instead, although Columbus will only display up to ten classes at any one time.

We're off to Belgium, Germany and Switzerland in May, which is where I expect even more help from the POIs.

Ray

alternatively just drive at the speed limit !!! its there for a reason !!

What, a revenue source for the government?

Lights blue touch paper and retires.

Dan

Ray - can you clear up some confusion for me....

you say you were exempt for 28yrs. I thought that all police/fire/ambulance were still governed by the highway code and thus had to stick to the speed limits in theory. I remember hearing about an ambulance driver doing and urgent organ transfer who got prosecuted for speeding even though it was the dead of ight and he was on an empty motorway. Im an interested in hearing it "from the horses mouth" thanks

Jonathan, here's the legislation:

Exemption of fire brigade, ambulance and police vehicles [and vehicles being used by the Serious and Organised Crime Agency (SOCA)] from speed limits.

No statutory provision imposing a speed limit on motor vehicles shall apply to any vehicle on an occasion when it is being used for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes, if the observance of that provision would be likely to hinder the use of the vehicle for the purpose for which it is being used on that occasion.

This exemption does not apply unless the vehicle is being driven by a person who has satisfactorily completed a course of training in the driving of vehicles at high speed or is undergoing such a course at the time.

Any exemption under this section does not remove a vehicle driver's duty of care or any civil liability.

Please note the last paragraph carefully. The exemption may only be claimed by the driver in question if all the relative conditions apply. Even if they do, the driver still has to be specifically trained and remains under a duty of care to other road users. All of that may lawfully apply, but a local Force or Constabulary may have additional policy conditions. This applies equally to the various Fire and Ambulance Service area policies.

Bottom line is that each case is considered on its merits, as you'd expect. If any of the conditions does not, or may not, apply in the circumstances, the driver's on their own in Court. There are mistakes made, of course, but no trained specialist response driver treats the exemption lightly. It doesn't prevent a variety of "urban myths" or inflated stories, however. HTH?

Ray

Any driver can exceed the speed limit provided they have good reason

The reverse applies in so far as the drivers of emergency vehicles can and have been prosecuted for speeding if the circumstances didnt warrant it so no driver is exempt despite what they may think

Any driver can exceed the speed limit provided they have good reason

An example of a good reason, together with the Act and Section of the relevant law might help.

The reverse applies in so far as the drivers of emergency vehicles can and have been prosecuted for speeding if the circumstances didnt warrant it so no driver is exempt despite what they may think

Well, you live and learn! I thought that point was covered by "Any exemption under this section does not remove a vehicle driver's duty of care or any civil liability." It seems that I've been under a severe misapprehension all these years. If only I'd asked you earlier.

RG

Well if you are suitably vague you get a suitably vague response!!

If you come out with statements like "I usually drive within the relevant speed limits (in spite of 28 years of being exempt)" you should expect to be corrected !!

No driver is immune from speeding prosecution but some dispensation is given for certain circumstances ie emergency vehicles on emergency calls, any other driver in an emergency ie rushing someone to hospital, military vehicles in time of war etc etc

In the case of emergency vehicles dispensation is given ONLY if the relevant authority seek it for example many services will only give exemption of the driver is on an emergency call AND is not exceeding the limit by more than 20mph.

Driving an emergency vehicle does not give you carte blanche to ignore the speed limit.

Well if you are suitably vague you get a suitably vague response!!

If you come out with statements like "I usually drive within the relevant speed limits (in spite of 28 years of being exempt)" you should expect to be corrected !!

Oh' date=' [b']please [/b]tell me how my statement you quoted is incorrect and - while you're at it, provide the example I requested earlier to justify your remark of "Any driver can exceed the speed limit provided they have good reason."

I've looked for a "Sarcasm Recognition Course" to recommend for you, but so far, no luck.

RG

BTW, Jonathan, sorry about all this nonsense.

Apologies to others for this off-topic direction, too. There's clearly no point in my further involvement in this thread.

Ray.

Edited 12 March, 200917 yr by Argee

I've said it before and I'll say it again...this used to be such a friendly place.

Dan

I've said it before and I'll say it again...this used to be such a friendly place.

Dan

I'll solve that problem for you, Dan. 'Bye.

Perhaps someone else would like to take advantage of my recently bought 2-year Freedom sub.

Ray.

Hey, hey, hey....I'm not asking anyone to leave, that's nothing to do with me.

I also didn't point the finger at any particular post.

Ray I'm aware of your background because I've had a look at your profile, but not all posters do that.

Maybe you could have gently directed the other poster to have a peep at your profile.

Come on now everyone...group hug!

Dan

anyway, enough of this and going back onto the subject

I just tried Pimp My Nav and its quick and easy, but there is a cost for it and the ISO file tool

Makes it easier to use the non ascii sources as coming from a tomtom, there are lots of OV2 file sources out there

POI inspector has been upgraded now and a new version released that supports the V4 maps.

**HOT** New RNS510 POI inspect0r v3.0 - VWnavi.com

POI inspector has been upgraded now and a new version released that supports the V4 maps.

This is a major upgrade, in that it does the whole process without need for other programmes. However, there is a donation required (minimum €9) in order to have the programme create the new .iso image and burn it to DVD. This is extremely good value, IMO and the programme is simple to use.

One caveat: the previous version will work on V4 maps, whereas the new release is NOT backwards-compatible with version 2 or 3 maps.

Until v3.2 of the new POI Inspector comes out (hopefully in the next day or so), then I'd hold off on trying to add new POIs to the v4 map.

There is an issue with id's of new POIs, whereby TMC ceases to function and you cannot upgrade or downgrade the maps.

Apparently, you can fix this issue for older Columbus units by flashing the 1100 firmware onto the unit (which blanks the map and music partitions). However, it's not clear if this firmware update is safe to use on the Columbus that comes with the Superb.

I've got the v4 DVD, and am waiting very impatiently for 3.2 to come out

Bagpuss.

Until v3.2 of the new POI Inspector comes out (hopefully in the next day or so), then I'd hold off on trying to add new POIs to the v4 map.

There is an issue with id's of new POIs, whereby TMC ceases to function and you cannot upgrade or downgrade the maps.

Apparently, you can fix this issue for older Columbus units by flashing the 1100 firmware onto the unit (which blanks the map and music partitions). However, it's not clear if this firmware update is safe to use on the Columbus that comes with the Superb.

I've got the v4 DVD, and am waiting very impatiently for 3.2 to come out

Bagpuss.

is v4 the latest release. what version did we get with our cars , was it V3 ?

v4 is the latest release. It doesn't appear to be generally available yet, at least not via Skoda dealers. VW can source it, though.

We got v3 with ours.

Sadly, the post code issue remains. We are still stuck with 5 digit entry. I'm guessing that it will take a combined map/firmware update to fix this. Who knows when this will happen, though.

I'll post here when I've had chance to check them out properly. Hopefully, there will be some worthwhile updates.

Bagpuss.